For the second straight year and the fourth year overall, the Appalachian State Cycling Team cruised to another Atlantic Coast Conference Championship! The Appalachian Mountaineers rapped up the conference title in what was described as some of the hardest racing of the season at West Virginia University.
In the criterium the Apps placed riders in the top 10 in each category. Ross Bowden showed the conference how the Apps rolled by rocketing to a first place finish with a little help from teammates such as Justin, Michael, Travis, and David. It was a huge win that put the Apps over the top in the Division II title and it showed the conference that the Mountaineers didn't plan to relinquish the conference title after winning it last year as well. With an onslaught of cycling talent and youth, ASU will return as the clear favorite for their 3rd straight ACCC title (5th overall) next year as well.
Special recognition also was awarded to the ASU Cycling Team as the team was named the "Club Sports Team of the Year" for 2006-2007. The award comes after a hard year of work by each member of the team and a roster that has grown from only a hand full of riders five years ago to a team that now bolsters over 50 riders! We'll now take a moment to thank those who have contributed to the success of the team into making it what it is today. Those we wish to thank are: Ben Early, Taylor Jones, Ross Bowden, David Forkner, Travis Hurt, Michael Trivette, Justin Tucker, Noah Niwinski, Michael Rigby, and many more. These guys have worked hard to bring people into the team, create a good image of the team, build partnerships with team sponsors, and create a social environment where everyone is accepted. Indeed the ASU Cycling Team is alive and well, and we couldn't have done it without the support of the aforementioned riders and team sponsors. Please visit our team sponsors (their links are on the right side of the page). Thanks to everyone for your support!
-App State Cycling
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